The CEFat Bois-Grenier-March 1915-The Forgotten Battle

by: Richard Van Wyck Laughton

Publication date: 2015-05-21

Usage: Public Domain Mark 1.0

Topics: CEF, CEFSG, laughton, rlaughton, matrix, wwi, WWI, First World War, Canadian Expeditionary Force, Bois-Grenier, Neuve Chapelle, The Forgotten Battle

Publisher: LMC Great War Research Company

Collection: opensource

Contributor: Richard Van Wyck Laughton

Language: English

Two separate research projects resulted in my coincidental examination of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Bois-Grenier in March 1915, recorded historically as part of the British Battle at Neuve Chapelle. Most Canadian's are probably aware of the reported Canadian "Baptism of Fire" occurring during the gas attacks in the 2nd Battle of Ypres, Belgium in April 1915. Many may not be aware of the prior entry of the 1st Canadian Division into the British trenches at Bois-Grenier the prior month, thus suggesting that was the CEF's "Baptism of Fire". During March of 1915 there were 92 Canadian deaths in France as compared to 42 in Belgium. Very little is reported in the historical accounts of the Canadian action at the "Forgotten Battle" at Bois-Grenier, France.

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Addeddate: 2015-05-21 14:51:05

Identifier: TheCefatBois-grenier-march1915-theForgottenBattle

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Rights: Information contained herein may be used by others to enhance the understanding of the roll Canada played in the Great War of 1914-1921 and to ensure that the men and women who served will be remembered for eternity. The use of this publication for commercial gain is strictly prohibited without the author’s written permission. © Laughton Management Corporation & Richard Laughton.